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beta-reading

beta-reading is the present participle and gerund of beta-read.

Meaning of beta-read

Verb

beta-read (third-person singular simple present beta-reads, present participle beta-reading, simple past and past participle beta-read)

  1. (slang) To proofread a text, especially fan fiction.
    • This sounds like an AP English class, but in fact, the online community of fan fiction writers are willing to beta-read and be mentors, giving constructive feedback.2010, Erin A. Pyne, The Ultimate Guide to the Harry Potter Fandom, page 128

Questions about beta-reading

What is beta-reading the present participle and gerund of?
Beta-reading is the present participle and gerund of beta-read.

Words near beta-reading in the dictionary

  1. beta-pinene
  2. beta-pleated sheet
  3. beta-pleated sheets
  4. beta-quartz
  5. beta-read
  6. beta-reading
  7. beta-reads
  8. beta-sitosterol
  9. beta-test
  10. beta-tested
  11. beta-tester

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